Priests and nuns from the Catholic parish in Gaza are recognized with an international award

Oct 04, 2025 22:40

the priests and sisters of the Holy Family Parish of Gaza will be honored in Rome Photo: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem

Local Church

A Pause or a Turning Point? Catholic Exits Decline Across the German-Speaking World

On the optimistic side, analysts note that 2024 marks the second consecutive year of falling exit rates in Germany and Austria, suggesting a trajectory rather than a fluke

Oct 03, 2025 10:05

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Local Church

In which US dioceses do the most people convert to Catholicism?

Seen in the wider context, the 2023 data serves as both encouragement and challenge. Encouragement, because in a society where religious affiliation is often said to be eroding, Catholic communities are still welcoming hundreds of thousands into their fold

Oct 03, 2025 10:03

Tim Daniels

Jubilee 2025

Pilgrims from More Than 100 Countries Arrive in Rome for the Jubilee of the Missionary World and the Jubilee of Migrants

The Jubilee event, in which pilgrims from approximately 100 countries will participate, is especially dedicated to all lay and religious missionaries, pastoral workers in mission, fidei donum, and various organizations linked to the missionary world.

Oct 02, 2025 17:33

ZENIT Staff

Justice and Peace•Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Reconciliation and Hope in Global Response to Migrants and Refugees

Addressing participants of Refugees and Migrants in Our Common Home, Pope Leo XIV urged leaders to integrate reconciliation and hope into their action plans and to inspire communities with concrete gestures of healing and solidarity.

Oct 02, 2025 17:28

ZENIT Staff

Good News

Australian Peter Carroll appointed new Superior General of the Marist Brothers

Brother Peter, the 15th Superior General of the Institute, will serve as the leader for the next eight years, guiding the Marist Institute with faith, vision, and dedication

Oct 02, 2025 17:24

ZENIT Staff

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Priests and nuns from the Catholic parish in Gaza are recognized with an international award

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A Pause or a Turning Point? Catholic Exits Decline Across the German-Speaking World

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Pilgrims from More Than 100 Countries Arrive in Rome for the Jubilee of the Missionary World and the Jubilee of Migrants

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Reconciliation and Hope in Global Response to Migrants and Refugees

Australian Peter Carroll appointed new Superior General of the Marist Brothers